Facilities and Sports Lettings Assistant at Lightcliffe Academy

Lightcliffe Academy; Halifax; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lightcliffe Academy in Halifax is seeking a Facilities and Sports Lettings Assistant to support the day-to-day management of the academy’s facilities and sports lettings. You will be organised and customer-focused, handling bookings and coordinating with hirers and contractors.

The role requires flexibility including evenings and weekends, and 37 hours per week, with a salary of £26,403 to £28,142 per annum, reflecting Grade B3 SCP 7–11.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles or facilities management is desirable.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Proactive, organised and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help run the academy's facilities and sports lettings smoothly.
• Liaise with hirers, contractors and the community to coordinate bookings.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

About this Role

Facilities and Sports Lettings Assistant

Lightcliffe Academy

Nature of Contract

Permanent, all year round

FTE Salary

GRADE B3, scp 7 - 11, £26,403 to £28,142 per annum

Working Hours

37 per week

We are looking for:

• An organised and reliable individual with excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Someone who can work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, to support the smooth running of the academy's facilities and sports lettings.
• An individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards, has a proactive approach to problem solving, and enjoys working as part of a team

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard working individual
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, hirers and members of the community
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Friday 4 September 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.